Daily Current Affairs — 2 January 2026
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Expansion of India’s Lab Grown Diamond Market
Context India’s lab-grown diamond market is entering a high-growth phase as demand accelerates and funding surges amid the expansion. Lab-grown Diamonds Lab-grown diamonds (also called synthetic or cultured diamonds) are real diamonds that are manufactured in laboratories using advanced technology that replicates the natural conditions under which diamonds form inside the Earth. Composition: Pure carbon Crystal structure: Same as natural diamonds (cubic crystal lattice) Read More
Joint Water Measurements By India & Bangladesh as Ganges Treaty Nears Expiry
Context India and Bangladesh have initiated a joint water measurement initiative on the Ganga and Padma rivers as the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty enters its final year before expiry in December 2026. About the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, 1996 The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed on 12 December 1996 between India and Bangladesh, governs the sharing of Ganges waters at the Farakka Barrage, located in West Bengal, about 18 km upstream of the Bangladesh border. The treaty marked a major diplomat
National Sports Governance Act Comes Into Effect Partially
In News The Central Government has notified that select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.. National Sports Governance Act It was originally notified in August 2025, allowing different provisions to be implemented on different dates. It is a landmark legislation aimed at restructuring the governance of sports bodies in India.
Prejudice and Healthcare Access for Trans Men in India
Context Despite legal recognition and welfare initiatives, transgender men and gender-diverse persons assigned female at birth (AFAB) continue to face systemic discrimination, and inadequate access to inclusive healthcare in India. Key Issues Faced in Healthcare Access Structural and Institutional Barriers: Persistent misgendering, judgemental attitudes, and denial of care in public healthcare institutions. Healthcare access is linked to gender recognition certificates under the Transgender Pers
Bulgaria Joins European Union
In News Recently, Bulgaria became the 21st country to switch to the euro, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union (EU). Background The Maastricht Treaty of 1992 established the European Union. It paved the way for the formation of a common economic and monetary union, which is the European Economic and Monetary Union It allowed the adoption of a common currency, which would be accepted as the sole legal tender, the euro.
India Need Climate-resilient Agriculture (CRA)
Context India is fast-tracking the expansion of Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) to counter growing climate-change risks to food security, rainfed agriculture, and farmers’ incomes. What is Climate-resilient Agriculture (CRA)? Climate-resilient agriculture uses a range of biotechnology and complementary technologies to guide farming practices and reduce dependence on chemical inputs, while maintaining or improving productivity.